The Koffee Pot is a small restaurant at 2532 Telegraph Avenue. It was run by Nestor "Johnny" Espinoza and his wife Mildred, and dates back to at least at 1957.
It's still a coffee shop, although Johnny died in 1967. In 2006, East Bay Express voted it 'Best Greasy Spoon'. 1
It's one of the most old school no-frills cafes or diner you'll find in the Bay Area.2
1957 directory
Earlier Businesses
c.1931, it was home to the Robey Realty Company. 4
c.1934, 2532 Telegraph was home to the California Oregon Realty Company. 3
In 1940, it was the home of the Progressive Investment Company, which seems to have specialized in commercial opportunities like cafes, bars, gas stations, etc. 2
Links and References
- Nestor Espinoza obituary Oakland Tribune August 13, 1967
- Koffee Pot on Yelp
- Best Greasy Spoon: Nothing if not humble East Bay Express 2006
- Koffee Pot on Vibemap
- 1940 streets directory
- classified ad Oakland Tribune November 13, 1934
- classified ad Oakland Tribune March 1, 1931
